If you guys are on vacation like me and one authentic Mexican food visit this place. You will find a friendly face and a good welcoming. Excellent customer service by Wendy and friendly. I was very nervous in a place I have never been and she made it better for us. Thank you Wendy for your service. I will make sure to visit again. read more

La Katrina - Best chilaquiles ever. - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Best breakfast ever order the chilaqules with beans and rice the taste reminded me of my grandma cooking definitely will be back again.

If you want good Mexican food on the Embarcadero, come to La Katrina. We've eaten here about 4 times since they opened and each time came away very pleased with the food and service. Friendly staff and fast service! My partner loves the Chile Verde plate which is very generous with good sized chunks of meat. Tortillas are soft and fresh. I've had Chile rellano, tamale, and shrimp taco. All tasty. The shrimp taco is to die for, very fresh and flavorful. Side salads are a good size. We always eat on the patio, nice to breathe in the fresh air and watch the sunset. Good selection of drinks. Enjoy! read more

La Katrina is hands-down the best Mexican restaurant in Morro Bay, and there is a lot of competition!! I frequent this restaurant and always get the same thing: chicken chimichanga with extra cheese and an extra side of sour cream. It is so good, I can't help myself. I eat it with tortilla chips, which are always hot and fresh. The salsa is quite spicy for me, so I dip them ever so slightly in the salsa so I don't totally burn my taste buds off!! The flavor of the salsa is wonderful, just a bit too spicy for me. I get a bottomless soda and they are usually really good about refilling it quickly. This is good because I drink a lot with my meals. The chimichanga is so large that every time I wonder if I can finish it or if I will have to take half of it home. But, each time I end up finishing it. I appreciated that they had a discount for the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival participants, birding is hard work and we bird nerds need to fill our bellies!! I plan on bringin my family here when they come to visit soon and will most surely dine there at least once a month, bringing cash because they have a credit card fee. read more

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The hubs and I stopped in for Taco Tuesday in late October and we were so pleased we did! There seems to be a lot of taco options in the area, but this seems like the place to be. The staff was very pleasant and attentive, the prices were reasonable, and the food was very good! We opted for the special of the night which was 6 tacos - mix and match - we opted for el pastor, carne asade, and chicken. El pastor was the best, chicken could have stood a little more flavor. The chips & salsa was very good and we added guac which was very good! We definitely recommend! read more

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Incredible lunch experience in Morro Bay. La Katrina offers an extensive menu ranging from breakfast to lunch to dinner and homemade desserts. We went with tacos. I ordered the shrimp tacos. My partner had carne asada tacos. The chipotle sauce was delicious and tangy on the grilled shrimp tacos. Just the right amount of onions & pico de gallo, cabbage as well rolled into soft flour tortillas. Asada cooked well and yummy. The beans & rice were satisfying as well. Chips & salsa included. They offer patio seating with umbrellas for shade. Dog lovers welcome on the patio. Great location. Friendly service. Look forward to trying other menu items, recommended by others, next time to broaden the experience. Morro Bay is a great town to stroll & visit. Shops & sights galore. Don't miss the nearby dog beach. read more

La Katrina - Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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My experience at this restaurant is limited to breakfast. Our hotel provided breakfast vouchers, and La Katrina was the spot for two of those morning. We were there to open the place at 8am both days. The man who waited on us was kind and professional. We ordered breakfast burritos and I had the more traditional pancakes with scrambled eggs and bacon. Food was fresh, hot and tasty right off the grill. Coffee is fine. If we're ever in Morro Bay for lunch, we'll definitely try out their heartier fare. Nice, honest place, which I hope will have great success. read more

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We love this place. The food and service are excellent. The ambiance is fun and lively. My husband has tried several things. His favorite dish for far is the enchilada suiza's. The only thing I've tried is the carne asada. It is so delicious! Hector, one of the owners, is always attentive and checking to make sure you're happy. All the wait staff are equally attentive and pleasant. Almost forgot to mention the chips! Oh my, they are light and fresh...so delicious! Everything is made fresh in-house except for the flour tortilla. read more

La Katrina - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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The food is not something I would really recommend if you want good flavors and experience. But if you're hungry and open to anything it's okay. The service is excellent however the ambiance was ruined with harsh overpowering chemicals. They were mopping an hour before closing. The smell made me nauseous and made me food taste bad. The only redeeming quality is the festive atmosphere and the wonderful table service. But skip if you enjoy good food. read more

So, got to check out La Katrina's several months ago & now back again! Will say, the food is good & I've yet to have anything bad from all the plates I've ordered. From Chile Relleno, Enchiladas, Taco, Burritos & so on. I will say that the Chile Relleno was my least favorite, but did like it. Was a little hard, almost like it was pulled too soon. All in all: Friendly service, quick, nice atmosphere & good food! Has been a steady go to of mine. Well worth the visit! read more

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If you're a person that likes Huevos Rancheros then come and judge for yourself. My serving was excellent, there made the way that I like them! We also picked up a jar to go of their pickled peppers. read more

La Katrina - Huevos Rancheros, excellent! - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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I visited this place because I like to support a family-owned business. Plus, anything with Katrina and Mexican food is a sign for me to stop and try! This is exactly what I expected--great music, service, and cultural decorum. Our food was delicious and so authentic. Thank you for representing Mexican culture. read more

La Katrina - Katrina Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Had a GREAT meal here the other night! It really surprised me, because even though Morro Bay has many Mexican restaurants they are all just mediocre. The only halfway decent Mexican restaurant in our area has been La Palapa in Los Osos, for anything other than a burrito. But I must tell you...La Katrina is just as good if not better! I came here and ordered their chile relleno dinner and it was fabulous. The beans and rice were even very good. Such great flavor. And the ambience was fabulous too. Great decor that reminds you of la dia de los muertos with all of the skeleton characters. They also have a very cute bar. And the service was impeccable! I had my food in just a few minutes and while I was waiting, I nibbled on some great chips and salsa. The salsa wasn't hot, but it was spicier and tastier than most. It was an all around great meal and experience! Central Coast get out there and support this worthwhile restaurant! They are great and we don't want to lose them! Bravo! read more

La Katrina - Relleno Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

What caught my eye right away was they served Menudo. I always look for Mexican restaurant that serves Menudo. Very nice and clean restaurant. Decorated in Los Muertos. Frida Kahlo design. I ordered of course the Menudo, Hubby Breakfast Burrito and Daughter Pancakes. The Menudo was on point. To some it may a little Spicy but it was perfect for me. Hubby's Breakfast Burrito was delicious and daughter's pancakes were also good. The restaurant has also a small Bar. If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would, because a lot of these coastal towns don't make Menudo and if they do it doesn't taste this good. read more

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Delicious food, friendly service and cute, clean restaurant. Easy parking. I came here with my family tonight--4 adults and 2 kids. We ordered: fish tacos, chicken fajitas, shrimp fajitas, bean burrito with French fries, California burrito, and chilli verde plate. Everyone loved their dinner. This was our first time here and we'll be back. read more

The staff were all friendly and very attentive to our table. Food was delicious as well. Glad we stopped in here to eat.

This review is for the Paint and Sip I attended. I had dinner first and true to many prior visits to La Katrina the food was delicious and the service exceptional! The painting was so fun! Our teacher was excellent, her pacing was so attuned to her group! Even though I'm not a painter I had fun and my painting resembled a mammal! read more

Great casual spot for Mexican food. Quick and friendly service. We all liked the food. It was cold but the patio looked like it would be nice to sit out on a nice day. The margarita tasted like they forgot the alcohol, but otherwise we enjoyed it! read more

Excellent food and very reasonable. Chips and salsa and fajitas were delicious. Clean restrooms and excellent service. The flan/chocolate cake dessert was great. read more

La Katrina - Steak fajitas for two - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

The food is great! We love to get one of the burritos and then take home half for dinner. Wendy, Rafa and Danielle are super gracious and provide fantastic service. I have shared with Wendy what a gifting she has for anticipating what people need. All of them are such great people it keeps us coming back just to see them. The restaurant is well decorated and clean! For me the bathroom is always a sign of how a place cares for their kitchen. The restroom is always clean even though it it on the main drag of Embarcadero where all the tourists walk by. Another big deal is there is plenty of parking because they have a parking lot and not just street parking. I forgot to get a photo of our food this time, but you can see a past recommendation for a photo. read more

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Great birthday dinner at La Katrina's with friends. Our waitress, Wendy took such good care of us and the food was delicious!

This place is the real deal! We stopped at the place on our roadtrip since we were craving Mexican food. The chili rellenos were honestly the best I've had in a long time, so good. Rice and beans were flavorful, and the steak and shrimp hit the spot. The staff was super friendly, and bonus points for being dog-friendly. Definitely will be coming back! The michelada hit the spot! The best one so far. read more

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There's a lot of Mexican food in Morro Bay which says to me there's not a lot of good Mexican food in Morro Bay. This place is the best. Same group that owns Panchos in San Luis Obispo. Nice and sweet staff. read more

If I could give La Katrina 10 stars, I'd throw in a mariachi band and a standing ovation too. Let's start with the chile rellenos--they were absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and the portion was no joke. I didn't leave hungry, that's for sure. It's one of the best I've had in a long time. I was full and happy. My husband had the fish tacos. He loved that the fish was cut into pieces, not one big slab, which way easier to eat and packed with flavor and tender bites of perfection tucked lovingly in tortillas. Our server Daniella was an absolute delight. Friendly, charismatic, and super attentive. She didn't miss a beat. We felt genuinely welcomed and taken care of. And even though the owners Hector and Wendy were clearly busy running the show, they still made time to stop by and chat with us. That kind of personal touch? Priceless. You can tell they care about their customers and their community. Bottom line: La Katrina is everything you want in a Mexican restaurant... delicious, authentic, welcoming, and big enough portions to feed your soul and your leftovers-loving future self. The atmosphere felt like a warm hug wrapped in a tortilla. 10/10 we will for sure be back. read more

La Katrina - Chile Relleno Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Excellent food and service. I had the combo fajitas which came grilled in a savory sauce. The steak was tender and deliciosly marinated. Fresh tortillas. read more

The chips and salsa and guacamole are very good. The beans and rice are good. The shrimp dish was not great but ok. The tamale was ok, and the soft taco was also decent. The service was great and the atmosphere was fine. read more

Thank you Wendy for taking care of our party of 35... all our ordered were taken fast food came out in a timely manner and all the staff was very friendly. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming! They even let us put in the ufc fight! We'll be definitely coming back next year during our teams wrestling tournament! read more

La Katrina - Thank you Wendy! - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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The mocajete was absolutely delicious and fed 2 people easily. Definitely would recommend! Service was good but only one lady working the whole place, so there were slight wait times which was okay for us. I would not recommend the margaritas. Full of sweet mixer and nothing else. I would definitely go back for the food read more

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Our family owns a property in Morro Bay, and whenever we come down to visit from Orange County we enjoy visiting new restaurants. La Katrina is a fun colorful establishment. Not a large location but large enough for a comfortable enjoyable visit. They also have a small patio area for those wanting to enjoy fresh air. Good friendly service, food portions are phenomenal..no one is going home feeling hungry! read more

La Katrina - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Vibrant, decor, good service, and delicious pancake with mazapán, cajeta and lecherita . The server was very accommodating with my husband's vegan options. They replace the protein with nopales (cactus) and mushrooms. read more

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Authentic Mexican food and great service. Great location on the Embarcadero. Happy to have found a good Mexican restaurant so close to where we stay. read more

The food is amazing. They do a fantastic job. I don't say it unless it is true! The food comes out hot and delicious. We have not eaten anything we didn't love. The energy is definitely good with colorful, charming decor! read more

La Katrina - Chicken Tortilla Soup - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

It's a decent place with all the normal items. Friendly staff too. We had breakfast burritos which were good with there house made salsa

Enjoyed a filling, affordable, and tasty brunch here before leaving morro bay. I ordered the breakfast burrito with a choice of chorizo which was delicious! The chorizo, potato, cheese, and egg together made for a savory and comforting meal. They give a tiny bit of pico de gallo on the side which was not nearly enough to pair with the big burrito, but I asked for their hottest salsa and they were quick to give some! It was really good and went well with the burrito. The burrito was very greasy and I wish the potatoes in it were cooked slightly longer, but still so tasty and filling (full after only finishing half). My mom got the chorizo con huevos which she enjoyed but she did say she wish the eggs were cooked less hard (could just be a preference). Servers were friendly and attentive. They gave some sort of discount for my breakfast burrito as it was only $7.95! Love the colorful decoration inside and the music helps to wake you up in the morning. read more

La Katrina - Breakfast Burrito ($10.95) - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Such a wonderful dining experience this evening at the La Katrina Restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere, convenient location, exceptional service and amazing food. What more could anyone want. The owner was a delightful person to meet and chat with. This will most certainly be our future go to Mexican restaurant whenever we visit Morro Bay. A must visit dining experience!! read more

We went as soon as the place opened for breakfast. The food was delicious and very filling. The staff was nice and very attentive, though there were only two other parties there at the time. The restaurant itself is well decorated with beautiful paintings and fun decor. I recommend this place for tasty Mexican food. read more

This review is based on the Chile Relleno en Crema only. The salsa, atmosphere and service was wonderful. But, the Crema sauce for the Chile Rellenos en Crema was not what I expected whatsoever. I expected a white cream sauce as what I have experienced in Southern California. Not sure why this appeared orange. The flavor was good but maybe as a dipping sauce for taquitos or something. The chile rellenos themselves were excellent. However, the sauce made it inedible for me. HOWEVER, I would definitely come back to try other item like chilaquiles or regular chile rellenos. I don't doubt the food is good. I just had my tastes buds craving a crema sauce (white). read more

La Katrina - Chile Rellenos en Crema - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California

We sat in the patio area. Service was super slow. I waited for my coffee for 30 minutes. Didn't get sugar for my coffee. The rice and beans are good. The red sauce chilaquiles are not good. Taste like can salsa del pato sauce. The Katrina chilaquiles sauce and steak were good. They need to work on their service. We had to walk out because our receipt never came. read more

The longer this place is in business the poorer is their customer service. Last month on taco Tuesday couldn't get the tacos I wanted. Last week tried to get a gift certificate for my brother for Christmas. Was told they charge 4% fee addl. for gift cards. The food and location is convenient but I'll try the new place up the street. read more

This is such a great restaurant, but the wait is pretty long. My sister and I decided to walk along the Embarcadero and we even went to a wine bar and heard some music while waiting for our food. Once our food came, it was delicious. I was disappointed that they don't make their own tortillas. That is my indication that it's a Mexican restaurant that goes above and beyond to make it original. I will still come back again for this molcajete that was really yummy. read more

La Katrina - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Morro Bay, California